Highlights
📚 An engaging talk by Prof Elizabeth Ashman Rowe
🗣️ Followed by a lively Q&A session
📜 Dive into the true history of Ragnar Lodbrok
🌍 Explore the paradoxes of the Viking Age through narrative history and archaeology
General Info
📅 Date: 24 September 2026
🕒 Time: 6:15 PM
⏱️ Duration: 1h 30min
📍 Venue: The Guild Church of St Katharine Cree, 86 Leadenhall Street, City of London, London
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
👤 Age requirement: This is an 18+ event
Description
Join Prof Elizabeth Ashman Rowe for an intriguing evening as she unravels the startling events of Ragnar Lodbrok’s expeditions and the Viking Age. From the infamous 845 raid on Paris to the bizarre origin of Ragnar’s nickname ‘Shaggy Breeches,’ dive deep into the real stories behind the legends. Explore how recent archaeological discoveries are reshaping our understanding of Nordic power plays and the thin line between myth and reality. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain fresh insights and engage in a lively Q&A session. Get your tickets now!
